Docker Tendai Mzungu evades a tackle from Magpie Jamie Elliott. Picture: AFL Media
COLLINGWOOD v FREMANTLE
Collingwood
B Nick Maxwell, Nathan Brown, Lachlan Keeffe
HB Clinton Young, Ben Reid, Marley Williams
C Harry O'Brien, Luke Ball, Steele Sidebottom
HF Dane Swan, Jesse White, Josh Thomas
F Jamie Elliott, Travis Cloke, Tyson Goldsack
R Brodie Grundy, Scott Pendlebury, Dayne Beams
INT Taylor Adams, Jarryd Blair, Brent Macaffer
SUB Sam Dwyer
NOTES: Alan Toovey, Alex Fasolo and Matthew Scharenberg were all overlooked because of injury concerns while Nathan Freeman is unseen. Nick Maxwell is playing for his life while Clinton Young has a spot if he stays fit. Ben Sinclair and Paul Seedsman should put pressure on running defenders as the season unfolds. Preferred Jesse White to Quinten Lynch, but would expect Collingwood to get more consistent output from the Q-Stick this season. - Peter Ryan
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 6549 points
TOP PLAYER: Scott Pendlebury, 617 points
Fremantle
B Michael Johnson, Zac Dawson, Paul Duffield
HB Lee Spurr, Luke McPharlin, Garrick Ibbotson
C Stephen Hill, Ryan Crowley, Tendai Mzungu
HF Colin Sylvia, Chris Mayne, Nathan Fyfe
F Hayden Ballantyne, Matthew Pavlich, Michael Walters
R Aaron Sandilands, Michael Barlow, David Mundy
INT Zac Clarke, Danyle Pearce, Matt de Boer
SUB Lachie Neale
NOTES: The addition of Colin Sylvia just adds to the depth of the Grand Finalists. Clancee Pearce, Nick Suban and Cameron Sutcliffe have all missed out on making this 22 but all could easily be placed in the line-up depending on match-ups and opponents. Scott Gumbleton probably doesn't automatically start in the Dockers' best 22, but he will be in the mix if fit. - Alex Malcolm
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7187 points
TOP PLAYER: Stephen Hill, 466 points
Jeremy Cameron marks in front of Swans opponent Heath Grundy. Picture: AFL Media
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY v SYDNEY SWANS
Greater Western Sydney
B Josh Hunt, Tim Mohr, Lachie Plowman
HB Matt Buntine, Phil Davis, Heath Shaw
C Stephen Coniglio, Dylan Shiel, Lachie Whitfield
HF Jed Lamb, Jeremy Cameron, Adam Treloar
F Jonathon Patton, Tom Boyd, Devon Smith
R Shane Mumford, Callan Ward, Tom Scully
INT Jonathan Giles, Toby Greene, Will Hoskin-Elliott
SUB Josh Kelly
NOTES: Jonathan Giles is likely to stay in the team until one of the Giants' tall forwards is able to help Shane Mumford in the ruck. It leaves this forward line a little top-heavy but that should change. Tom Bugg, Curtly Hampton and Zac Williams are on the fringe in the backline, with recruits Heath Shaw and Josh Hunt straight into the 22. Defender Stephen Gilham is also available if more height is needed. - Nathan Schmook
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 5215 points
TOP PLAYER: Callan Ward, 475 points
B Dane Rampe, Ted Richards, Nick Smith
HB Jarrad McVeigh, Heath Grundy, Nick Malceski
C Lewis Jetta, Daniel Hannebery, Ryan O'Keefe
HF Gary Rohan, Lance Franklin, Adam Goodes
F Sam Reid, Kurt Tippett, Luke Parker
R Mike Pyke, Josh Kennedy, Kieren Jack
INT Tom Mitchell, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Craig Bird
SUB Ben McGlynn
NOTES: The Sydney Swans are one of the more fascinating teams to break down heading into the season. What impact will Lance Franklin have? Can the club's tried and true stalwarts lead them in to premiership contention once again? They are questions worth pondering and will soon be answered. The fact remains the Swans' team is difficult to break into, with Alex Johnson and Rhyce Shaw only left out because of injury concerns. Given the team's talent level, it's hard to see why the Swans won't be there at the business end of the season again. - Ben Guthrie
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7777 points
TOP PLAYER: Kieren Jack, 575 points
Richmond's Steven Morris fends off a tackle from Suns midfielder Harley Bennell. Picture: AFL Media
GOLD COAST v RICHMOND
Gold Coast
B Seb Tape, Rory Thompson, Trent McKenzie
HB Matt Shaw, Nathan Bock, David Swallow
C Jarrod Harbrow, Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Martin
HF Harley Bennell, Tom Lynch, Luke Russell
F Aaron Hall, Sam Day, Charlie Dixon
R Tom Nicholls, Gary Ablett, Dion Prestia
INT Greg Broughton, Andrew Boston, Danny Stanley
SUB Brandon Matera
NOTES: Positions become a bit tighter for the Suns in 2014. If he has no pre-season disruptions, vice-captain Nathan Bock should slot into centre half-back, while coach Guy McKenna may be tempted to leave David Swallow a half-back until draftee Kade Kolodjashnij finds his feet. Jack Martin is a superb addition on the wing, while Tom Lynch will return from a long-term knee injury at centre half-forward. Michael Rischitelli, Jesse Lonergan and Steven May could push for places with strong pre-seasons. - Michael Whiting
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 5560 points TOP PLAYER: Gary Ablett, 720 points
Richmond
B Dylan Grimes, Alex Rance, Steven Morris
HB Jake Batchelor, Troy Chaplin, Bachar Houli
C Shaun Grigg, Trent Cotchin, Reece Conca
HF Daniel Jackson, Ty Vickery, Nick Vlastuin
F Shane Edwards, Jack Riewoldt, Dustin Martin
FOLL Ivan Maric, Brett Deledio, Brandon Ellis
INT Shaun Hampson, Nathan Foley, Matt Dea
SUB Chris Newman
NOTES: It is expected that the Tigers will take a relatively settled line-up into the start of the 2014 season. Former Carlton ruckman Shaun Hampson is the only new face, and Ivan Maric is sure to appreciate his support, which is likely to mean that Ty Vickery will spend less time in the ruck. Jake King and Aaron Edwards are among the regular senior players not included in this team. - Adam McNicol
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 6664 points TOP PLAYER: Trent Cotchin, 470 points
Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines hunts down Carlton defender Zach Tuohy. Picture: AFL Media
CARLTON v PORT ADELAIDE
Carlton
B Heath Scotland, Michael Jamison, Simon White
HB Andrew Walker, Matthew Watson, Zach Tuohy
C Dale Thomas, Bryce Gibbs, Kade Simpson
HF Jeff Garlett, Lachie Henderson, Andrew Carrazzo
F Chris Yarran, Levi Casboult, Jarrad Waite
R Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Marc Murphy
INT Mitch Robinson, Andrejs Everitt, Ed Curnow
SUB Brock McLean
NOTES: Boom recruit Thomas on a wing adds a new dimension, and the Blues will also be keen to have stalwart Carrazzo back at full fitness and perhaps reinvented as a defensive forward. Key defender Watson enables Henderson to play forward, while Everitt provides further flexibility. Veteran Scotland has been relegated to rookie status but is likely to continue on as normal in the back half. Too early to gauge the claims of top draftees in bullocking midfielder Patrick Cripps and third tall defensive option Cameron Giles. - Ben Collins
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7129 points
TOP PLAYER: Chris Judd, 503 points
Port Adelaide
B Tom Jonas, Alipate Carlile, Cameron O'Shea
HB Jared Polec, Jackson Trengove, Jasper Pittard
C Kane Cornes, Brad Ebert, Matthew White
HF Robbie Gray, Justin Westhoff, Angus Monfries
F Chad Wingard, Jay Schulz, Jake Neade
R Matthew Lobbe, Travis Boak, Hamish Hartlett
INT Oliver Wines, Andrew Moore, Dom Cassisi
SUB Matthew Broadbent
NOTES: Matthew White and Jared Polec slip straight into the Power's round one side if both fit. They add speed on the outside of the contest and while named on the wing, White can drift forward to hit the scoreboard. Wingard would look to spend more time through a vitally important midfield, given the relative lack of height in the Power's attack. The likes of Ebert, Hartlett, Gray, Monfries and Wingard all need to consistently kick goals. - Harry Thring
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 6291 points
TOP PLAYER: Travis Boak, 490 points
